Is it possible to come to God out of fear of hell will he accept that, a friend ask me about that is it ok to come to God out of fear, what kind of fear is he talking about.
If you mean 'does God save a person if he comes to Him only because of a fear of Hell', then I believe the answer is 'No'. The fear of Hell or of death or of the unknown is a very real response by many who seriously contemplate their future, but it's insufficient to give salvation. He can 'come' to God because of his fear, but that won't grant him salvation.
The message of the Gospel (Christ's Work at the Cross) was primarily to release man from God's required penalty of his sin & to also provide a lasting & sure means for his forgiveness & acceptance into the family of God. The fear of Hell must first be accompanied by a fear & hatred of sin. How can we run to the Saviour if we don't believe we are sinners or having sin that will not be judged by God? How can we run from Hell if we don't believe that it is our sins that send us there? Then any fear of Hell will only be like an errant child who fears the whipping given by his father: while the fear is there, he behaves himself, but when the father is absent, the child plays up. The boy might trick his earthly father by showing his goodness, but a man cannot trick Almighty God by showing his fear of Hell but not of his sin. However, that fear can most certainly be a catalyst for the sinner to see his pathetic sinful condition & run to the Saviour.
In India, where I've had some ministry, one can sometimes see, in a Hindu home, a 'picture' of Jesus alongside the other idols being worshipped. Why is it there? Essentially, because of fear of the unknown/future. Believing that the more gods that can be worshipped, the greater the chance to get a better future, being the imperative, rather than seeking a god, the True God, who can save a person from the 'guttermost to the uttermost'. You need to talk to your friend about his sin (as each one of us are sinners), & present Jesus Christ to him, that He might first run to Jesus for salvation & not try to run away from Hell which will give him no hope or assurance.
There are lots of reasons why we fear God: sins we did, sin we're doing now; living with people that ridicule our interest in salvation.
I had many people tell me to my face that anyone as evil as me could not possibly get saved! They'd walk off laughing. It felt like a knife in my baby Christian heart.
God is bigger than anything you've ever done. His offer of forgiveness and salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ, stands....24 hrs a day, 365 days a year.
There is no Sin that the blood of Jesus Christ cannot wash away completely. Confess it. Be sorry for it. Open your mouth and say...to God...I need Jesus to come into my life now. I receive Him to be my personal Lord and Savior. Wash me, raise me as a new creation. Seal me with the Holy Spirit. I believe you will NEVER leave me nor forsake me. Holy Spirit: teach me About Jesus. I open my heart to receive all that you have for me. Whatever you need; ask the Lord. As He has forgiven you; now in pure faith, you forgive those who hurt you. Do it till it takes root in your heart.
You will be amazed how light you feel once all of the past, drops off of you.
Every day, say good morning to your Heavenly Father. He loves his kids! Some future day you will bow your knee and whisper: I love you, ABBA (which means, Daddy God). His arms are big enough to hug all of His kids.
He loves you. Mishael
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The message of the Gospel (Christ's Work at the Cross) was primarily to release man from God's required penalty of his sin & to also provide a lasting & sure means for his forgiveness & acceptance into the family of God. The fear of Hell must first be accompanied by a fear & hatred of sin. How can we run to the Saviour if we don't believe we are sinners or having sin that will not be judged by God? How can we run from Hell if we don't believe that it is our sins that send us there? Then any fear of Hell will only be like an errant child who fears the whipping given by his father: while the fear is there, he behaves himself, but when the father is absent, the child plays up. The boy might trick his earthly father by showing his goodness, but a man cannot trick Almighty God by showing his fear of Hell but not of his sin. However, that fear can most certainly be a catalyst for the sinner to see his pathetic sinful condition & run to the Saviour.
In India, where I've had some ministry, one can sometimes see, in a Hindu home, a 'picture' of Jesus alongside the other idols being worshipped. Why is it there? Essentially, because of fear of the unknown/future. Believing that the more gods that can be worshipped, the greater the chance to get a better future, being the imperative, rather than seeking a god, the True God, who can save a person from the 'guttermost to the uttermost'. You need to talk to your friend about his sin (as each one of us are sinners), & present Jesus Christ to him, that He might first run to Jesus for salvation & not try to run away from Hell which will give him no hope or assurance.
I had many people tell me to my face that anyone as evil as me could not possibly get saved! They'd walk off laughing. It felt like a knife in my baby Christian heart.
God is bigger than anything you've ever done. His offer of forgiveness and salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ, stands....24 hrs a day, 365 days a year.
There is no Sin that the blood of Jesus Christ cannot wash away completely. Confess it. Be sorry for it. Open your mouth and say...to God...I need Jesus to come into my life now. I receive Him to be my personal Lord and Savior. Wash me, raise me as a new creation. Seal me with the Holy Spirit. I believe you will NEVER leave me nor forsake me. Holy Spirit: teach me About Jesus. I open my heart to receive all that you have for me. Whatever you need; ask the Lord. As He has forgiven you; now in pure faith, you forgive those who hurt you. Do it till it takes root in your heart.
You will be amazed how light you feel once all of the past, drops off of you.
Every day, say good morning to your Heavenly Father. He loves his kids! Some future day you will bow your knee and whisper: I love you, ABBA (which means, Daddy God). His arms are big enough to hug all of His kids.
He loves you. Mishael
Back out to the red page with links and read:
Bible Questions
Bible Discussion
Christian Testimonies
Bible in a Year Reading
King James Bible Store
Donate or Volunteer
Become a Christian*******
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